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900-930 / 1000+ results research Primary Cutaneous Rhabdoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Molecular Features
Recognizing RSCC is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high risk of poor outcomes.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Inflammatory markers and Lp(a) levels as cardiovascular risk factors in androgenetic alopecia
AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
research Use of Single‐Cell Data and scPagwas Analysis to Identify T Cell Subsets and Construct a Prognostic Model for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
T cell subsets are crucial in kidney cancer, and a new model predicts patient outcomes using key genes.
research Cardiovascular Risk and Systemic Inflammation in Alopecia Areata: An Observational Case-control Study.
People with alopecia areata have more inflammation but similar heart risk as healthy people.
research PSS20 MEDIATION MODELING AND MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITCH SEVERITY SCORE FROM A PHASE 2B TRIAL OF ORAL CP-690-550 IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO-SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS
CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
research 67 Patterns of clinical response in patients with alopecia areata (AA) treated with ritlecitinib in the ALLEGRO phase 2b/3 and ongoing, phase 3, ALLEGRO-LT studies
Over 45% of patients with alopecia areata benefit from ritlecitinib, mostly within a year.
research Reporting Quality of Drug Safety Systematic Reviews: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cochrane and non-Cochrane drug safety reviews report well in PRISMA but poorly in PRISMA harms, with non-Cochrane needing improvement.
research Ischemic modified albumin as a new biomarker in predicting of oxidative stress in alopecia areata
Ischemic modified albumin could be a new indicator of oxidative stress in people with alopecia areata.
research Identification of seven new prostate cancer susceptibility loci through a genome-wide association study
Seven new genetic risk areas for prostate cancer were found.
research Evaluation of quality of life scores and family impact scales in pediatric patients with alopecia areata: a cross‐sectional cohort study
Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
research Long-term retrospective study on the incidence of urinary calculi in Wuwei, Gansu Province, China, 1995–2016
Urinary stones increased in Wuwei, China, especially in males, suggesting the need for better screening and healthcare.
research Supplementary Material for: Immunotherapy-Induced Scarring Alopecia: A Case Series
Immune therapy for cancer can cause hair loss scars in some patients.
research Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata
The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
research ISHRS Best Practices Survey Project MODULE: Anesthesia and Emergency SUMMARY ANALYSIS
research Prescription Appropriateness of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Primary Care: A Population-Based Study in Italy
The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
research The value of the free androgen index depends on the phenotype of polycystic ovary syndrome — a single-centre experience
The free androgen index varies among women with different types of PCOS.
research Establishment and validation of a hair fall atlas for Chinese men based on trichoscopy
A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
research Inflammasome Proteins as Biomarkers of Injury and Disease
Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
research Comparison of Ischemia-modified Albumin and Exercise Stress Test in Stable Angina Pectoris
Ischemia-modified albumin is not effective for diagnosing stable angina compared to exercise stress tests.
research Analysis of dermatologic conditions in Turkey and Italy by using Google Trends analysis in the era of the COVID ‐19 pandemic
Searches for acne, hair loss, and eczema increased during COVID-19, while searches for other skin issues decreased.
research Comments on “Maternal–fetal safety evaluation of an aqueous extract of Casearia sylvestris [AECS ] leaves in rats” (Nagaoka et al., 2023 [DOI : 10.1002/bdr2.2257])
The commentary stresses the importance of using historical control data and proper interpretation in evaluating developmental toxicity.
research Index of Suspicion
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research The risk of dementia with the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors
Using 5 alpha reductase inhibitors may increase dementia risk in the first two years.
research Serum level of calprotectin as a new inflammatory marker in patients with alopacia areata
Calprotectin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, indicating systemic inflammation.
research Clinician vs Self-ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
research Sun behaviors and quality of life after first cutaneous melanoma diagnosis
Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
research An isolated, implausibly large effect in a case-control study of digit ratio (2D:4D) and male androgenetic alopecia: Comment on Unal (J Cosmet Dermatol 2018;17(3):545-548)
Digit ratio likely doesn't predict male hair loss.
research S87 Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) in stage III prostate cancer: analysis of acute toxicity
IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.